The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report on Wednesday that a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, causing a hull fire and loss of propulsion that left the vessel adrift. All crew have evacuated; the incident resulted in two casualties. Authorities are investigating and no environmental impact has been reported.

2026-09-23

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report on Wednesday that a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, causing a hull fire and loss of propulsion that left the vessel adrift. All crew have evacuated; the incident resulted in two casualties. Authorities are investigating and no environmental impact has been reported.